Statewide news from the NOW network
This page collects crime and public-safety reporting published by Maui Now, Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now, including police updates, arrests, court cases and missing-person notices. Coverage is local to those islands unless a story clearly involves statewide agencies or courts. HawaiiNow does not add facts beyond the original reports. For names, charges and official statements, always read the article on the originating site.
Big Island · Crime
The annual event — featuring off-duty officers, volunteers and Special Olympics athletes raising awareness and collecting donations for Special Olympics Hawai‘i — raised a total…
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Big Island · Crime
William Moxley Hawai‘i Island police ask the public for help with finding a missing 43-year-old Volcano man. William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in…
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Big Island · Crime
Hawai‘i Island police report that the phone lines for the North Kohala Police Station, 808-889-6540, are not operational at this time. Those who need immediate police assistance…
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Maui · Crime
Maui Now graphic. Update: (10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026) Maui police released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash reported last week in Lahaina. Manuel…
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Big Island · Business
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man from Waimea wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation. Christopher Wright, 64…
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Big Island · Crime
Officers with the Hawai‘i Police Department’ Hilo Community Policing Section talk with community members during a Coffee with a Cop event. (Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Police Department)…
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Big Island · Weather
On Tuesday morning, the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply issued a Water Restriction Notice for customers in Kalapana in the Puna District. This requires customers to…
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Big Island · Environment
Update at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28: The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that Shannon Fisher has been located in good health. Original story at 8 p.m. Sept. 27: Hawaiʻi police are…
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Big Island · Crime
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway. Zaleiya Molcilio was last seen at about 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 23…
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Big Island · Weather
National Weather Service satellite image from 11 p.m. Sept. 27. A Hurricane Nolo moves northwest away from the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiʻi County is now accepting damage reports to…
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Big Island · Crime
A man from Pāhoa who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash earlier this month has died. Hawai‘i Island police identified the victim as 53-year-old Joe McDonald. The crash…
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Big Island · Crime
Young performers showcased their musical talents to families, community members, and supporters earlier this month. The Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL) hosted the second…
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